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Oh, The Places You Will Grow Life Cycle of a Pumpkin 1 st Grade- Science SC Standard 1-2.4 Ms. Millen Slide 2 Objectives O The student will demonstrate an understanding of the special characteristics and needs of plants that allow them to survive in their own distinct environments. O Identify the steps for the life cycle of a plant/pumpkin O Illustrate the steps for the life cycle of a pumpkin in order Slide 3 Questions O What color is a pumpkin? O What is inside a pumpkin? O How does a pumpkin grow? O How do we use pumpkins? O What holiday/season do we associate with pumpkins? Slide 4 Different types of Pumpkins Slide 5 What is a pumpkin? O A pumpkin is a type of fruit that grows on a vine. They are typically orange but sometimes white, pink or even green. O They grow from a seed. O They can be used for food, pumpkin seed oil, and decoration. Slide 6 The Life Cycle of a Pumpkin O 1. Seed O 2. Sprout O 3. Flower O 4. Blossom O 5. Green pumpkin 6. FULL GROWN PUMPKIN Slide 7 Video Slide 8 Review O 1. A pumpkin grows from a ____SEED____. O 2. There are _6_ steps in the life cycle of a pumpkin. O What color is a pumpkin before it becomes orange? GREEN O Is a pumpkin a fruit or vegetable? Vegetable